Paramount Press Books (1918)

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MAIL CAMPAIGN Letter Suggested for the Exploitation of “Poor Boob” .1919. Dear Miss Smith: Bryant Washburn comes here next . . in his latest Paramount picture, which is called "Poor Boob,” after Margaret Mayo's well-known stage success, from which it was made. "Poor Boob” is what everybody calls Bryant ; he loses his canning factory; and his girl, who cans him for the man who canned him out of his canning factory; he comes near losing his mind, too. But instead of losing said mind, he makes it up and decides to hit the Big Town, which is New York. He gets a job, but he also gets fired. Then he gets the Big Idea, which is destined to prove more adventuresome than even the Big Town. He goes back to Hightower, which is his native burg, posing as a millionaire with a $1,000, 000 air. What happens — but that's what you'll want to see. You can't say we didn't tip you off ! Sincerely yours. Manager. POST CARDS ON “POOR BOOB” Exhibitors will be wise to mail at least one of these Cards to their patrons Dear Miss Smith: Dear Miss Smith: Bryant Washburn comes here next comedy, "Poor Boob," made from Margaret Mayo's well-known play. Bryant Washburn comes here To-day in "Poor Boob," his latest Paramount comedy. It was made from Margaret Mayo's comedy of the same It's better than Skinner's "Dress Suit" or "The Way of a Man With a Maid. " name. We think it a good vehicle for Mr. Washburn, and, you'll say so, too. You should see it. Sincerely yours, Sincerely yours, Manager. Manager. If Letter will not serve, use one of the Post Cards. IT WILL PAY YOU! 19